Do Not Say Dizziness And Pass By !

WHAT IS VERTIGO?

It is dizziness that occurs due to a problem experienced in the body's balance system. Vertigo is a symptom rather than a disease. It consists of disorders that occur between the inner ear and the brain. Dec.

What are the Symptoms of Vertigo?

Dizziness

Exhaustion

Headache

Nausea

Fainting

Fullness in the ear

Ringing

Balance problem

Uncontrolled shifting of the eyes to one side, nystagmus

How is vertigo diagnosed?

Dizziness is described differently by each patient. Explanations such as turning all over, I can't hold my head, the ground is slipping under my feet, I'm sliding sideways, my head is emptying, my eyes are dimming are often heard. You can also find out if you have vertigo by doing a simple test. Rotate around yourself for 2-3 minutes while standing, or draw a circle with your head while bending down with your waist. If everything starts spinning around you after a short time, if you feel terrible, you also have vertigo. You can visit our otolaryngology or neurology clinic located in our hospital to reduce or eliminate these symptoms.

Dizziness due to ear diseases;

In patients with dizziness, there are other symptoms depending on what the cause is. Dizziness due to ear diseases may be accompanied by tinnitus, hearing loss, feeling of pressure in the ear, nausea-vomiting, ear discharge and abnormal movements in the eyes (nystagmus).

In cases of dizziness due to neurological diseases,;

There may be headaches, numbness, paralysis, abnormalities in eye movements. Other complaints that can be found with dizziness can be very variable. However, many patients also have only dizziness. Since dizziness is not a visible problem, as much information as possible should be obtained. For this purpose, your doctor will subject you to some tests while standing or lying down, or even walking.

What Should Be Done in a Vertigo Crisis?

Complaints of loss of balance and dizziness in vertigo patients can lead to serious injuries. For this reason, the diagnosis and treatment of vertigo is a condition that should not be disrupted. Finding the underlying cause of vertigo and treating it protects the patient from possible risks such as falls and improves the quality of life.